Matilda, Countess of Angus facts for kids
Matilda of Angus, also known as Maud, was a very important lady in Scotland long ago. She was the daughter of Maol Choluim, who was the Earl or Mormaer of Angus. An Earl was a powerful leader, almost like a local king, who ruled a large area called an earldom or province. Because Matilda was her father's only child and heir, she became the countess of the province of Angus herself. This meant she had a lot of power and land in her own right.
Matilda's Marriages and Family
Matilda married a man named John Comyn. Sadly, he died in France in 1242. It seems they did not have any children together.
Because the earldom of Angus was spread out and needed a strong leader, Matilda needed another husband. She then married Gilbert de Umfraville, who was a Norman nobleman. He was also the feudal Baron of Prudhoe in Northumberland, England. Gilbert died shortly before March 13, 1245. However, before he passed away, Matilda had a son with him named Gilbert. This young Gilbert would later become the next Earl of Angus.
- Gilbert, who married Elizabeth Comyn, a daughter of Alexander Comyn, Earl of Buchan. They had children. He passed away in 1308.
Matilda married again before December 22, 1247. Her third husband was Richard de Dover, who was a grandson of King John of England. Richard was also the feudal baron of Chilham in Kent, England, and the son of Richard Fitz Roy. After having two more children, Matilda is no longer found in historical records.
- Richard of Chilham, who became the Lord of Chilham. He died before January 10, 1266.
- Isabel, who married David I Strathbogie, Earl of Atholl. He was the son of John de Strathbogie and Ada, Countess of Atholl. They also had children.
